Malaysia to expand affordable egg options as subsidy ends
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will boost production of lower-priced special grade chicken eggs in response to the government’s decision to completely remove egg subsidies starting August 1.
Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will boost production of lower-priced special grade chicken eggs in response to the government’s decision to completely remove egg subsidies starting August 1.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said the move aims to offer consumers more affordable egg options while helping to stabilize market prices.
One of the key initiatives is the wider availability of special eggs similar to those sold during Ramadan 2025, which were priced at approximately USD 1.06 per tray of 30 eggs.
“This time, we’re not sure what the price will be, but we are confident it will not spike uncontrollably,” he said.
The end of the subsidy will be accompanied by a series of intervention measures coordinated with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living. These include securing commitments from industry players to introduce special grade eggs at competitive prices.
In addition to these measures, the public can also purchase affordable eggs through ongoing national initiatives such as Jualan Agro Madani and Jualan Rahmah, which are designed to make basic food items more accessible.
The current egg subsidy — previously USD 0.021 per egg — was halved to USD 0.011 on May 1 as part of a gradual phase-out. Mr Mohamad stressed that the full removal was made through stakeholder engagement with egg producers and industry representatives.
“We implemented the removal in a soft landing manner, not abruptly. Hence, I believe egg prices will not surge,” he said.
The government’s strategy signals a shift toward market-based pricing, with a focus on supply-side support and targeted affordability instead of blanket subsidies.
